Texas records · TARRANT County · FORT WORTH

Arka Montessori Academy of Risinger

Licensed Center in FORT WORTH, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued June 18, 2024

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
5801 W. RISINGER RD., FORT WORTH, TX 76123
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
June 18, 2024
Operation number
1791060
Licensed capacity
160 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record22
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record11
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits4,722
Citations recorded21
Record coversJanuary 22, 2024 – August 20, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High12
Medium High7
Medium2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionAugust 20, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportAugust 14, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 29, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 24, 2026Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.4607(b)(2) - Maximum Height - Under Age 5Risk level: Medium High
Staff allowed a child under age 2 years to use play equipment with a five-foot surface height which resulted in the child being injured. (Note: The maximum height of the highest designated play surface for children under the age of 2 years is 32 inches).

Correction verified by the state on August 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 13, 20261 citation recorded1 of 224 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
Out of 13 infant feeding instructions 12 were not current. The last day updated was May, 2026

Correction verified by the state on July 16, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 20, 20264 citations recorded4 of 619 standards cited at this visit
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill basedRisk level: Medium High
One caregiver completed CPR through an on-line course which did not allow them to practice their skills on a manikin.

Correction verified by the state on June 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire ExtinguisherRisk level: High
The fire extinguisher on one vehicle has not been approved by the fire marshal since April 2024.

Correction verified by the state on June 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
One child did not have a current immunization record on file.

Correction verified by the state on May 28, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months RequiredRisk level: Medium High
One caregiver did not have current SIDS, shaken baby, and early brain development training.

Correction verified by the state on May 28, 2026.

InspectionMay 5, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 28, 2026Self-reported by the operation3 citations recorded3 of 9 standards cited at this visit
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting BehaviorRisk level: Medium High
Video footage showed a caregiver failing to implement positive redirection strategies with the children. Video footage shows that the caregiver failed to appropriately intervene and redirect children during an altercation. The footage shows the caregiver physically restraining one child by the arm while instructing the other child to retaliate by hitting the child.

Correction verified by the state on May 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
It was determined that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when disciplining a child in care. A video recording captured the caregiver aggressively grabbing and pulling a child by their arms multiple times, an action that resulted in bruising on the child?s right upper arm and left lower arm. The video recording also captured the caregiver grabbing the child's leg, which caused the child to fall backward. (Note: The caregiver is no longer employed).

Correction verified by the state on May 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High
It was found that a caregiver yelled at a child during an altercation with another child. Additionally, the caregiver has a pattern of yelling at children when frustrated.

Correction verified by the state on May 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 19, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 20, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 19, 2025Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High
There is sufficient evidence that the caregiver did not know the number of children they were responsible for when the child was left in the classroom alone.

Correction verified by the state on September 19, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High
There is sufficient evidence that a child was left alone in a classroom without a teacher present for a period of time at the operation.

Correction verified by the state on September 19, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 6, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportJuly 17, 2025Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportJuly 16, 2025Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible forRisk level: High
There is sufficient evidence to determine that the caregiver was unaware of the specific children she was responsible for during the transition from the classroom to the gym.

Correction verified by the state on August 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High
There is sufficient evidence to determine that a child was left alone in a classroom without a caregiver present.

Correction verified by the state on August 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 2, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 26, 20252 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.3905(a) - Animals at Center - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, ReptilesRisk level: Medium High
There is sufficient evidence to determine that children had contact with the frog at the daycare during the hours of operation.

Correction verified by the state on July 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High
There is sufficient evidence to determine that director responsibilities were not meant when the director became aware of the situation and did not have the animal removed and allowed children to come into contact with the frog.

Correction verified by the state on July 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 9, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 29, 20252 citations recorded2 of 660 standards cited at this visit
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High
One caregiver's pediatric CPR training certificate reviewed durign the inspection was expired on 4/2025.

Correction verified by the state on May 30, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Risk level: Medium High
One caregiver's peditatric first aid training certificate expired on 4/2025.

Correction verified by the state on May 30, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMay 27, 2025Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High
There is sufficient evidence to determine that the caregiver was unaware of how many children she was responsible for when she entered the building and left one child behind.

Correction verified by the state on June 9, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible forRisk level: High
There is sufficient evidence to determine that the caregiver was unaware of all children she was responsible for when she entered the building and left one child behind.

Correction verified by the state on June 9, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 30, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
ReportMarch 21, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 2, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 619 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 28, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 25, 2024Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High
There is sufficient evidence to determine that a child was left unsupervised at the operation for a total of 8 minutes.

Correction verified by the state on December 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible forRisk level: High
There is sufficient evidence to determine that the caregiver was unaware of the specific children she was responsible for.

Correction verified by the state on December 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 19, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJune 13, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 562 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 9, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 189 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 1, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 546 standards cited at this visit
ReportFebruary 29, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 22, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1,251 standards cited at this visit

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